Port Vale's new midfielder Scott Burgess is determined to repay John Askey's faith as he looks forward to the League Two campaign.

The 21 year old has joined the Vale on a free from Bury - one of seven signings made by Askey so far this summer.

Burgess played for Askey at on loan at Macclesfield, helping the club win the 2017/18 National League title. So, the versatile midfielder was keen to work for the manager again.

Burgess spent last season on loan from Bury at Wrexham in the National League and York City in the National League North. But the youngster has made 16 starts and four substitute appearances for Bury in the Football League and is pleased to be back at that level.

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He said: "It is in the Football League, that is the man thing that stands out for me. I know the gaffer well from working with him at Macclesfield so that was a big part in me coming here. Also, the new owners have taken over the club so it is going in the right direction and I am just happy to be a part of it."

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He's looking forward to working for Askey once more having been part of the Macclesfield squad that defied the odds by winning promotion from the National League despite having one of the lowest budgets.

Burgess said: "I played a lot of games under him. I know he is someone that can trust me and hopefully I can repay him.

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"I would probably say my main position is centre midfield, I have played there quite a lot but under the gaffer at Macclesfield I played wide right sometimes. So, I can play in a couple of positions which works in my favour. I like to get on the ball, create stuff for the team and hopefully chip in with a few goals."

Burgess could get another run out on Saturday when the Vale are at Leek Town (3pm).